One among Battlefield 6’s strongest devices for the Assault class, the Weapon Sling, is being modified as a result of it “intruding upon class id,” Battlefield Studios has introduced.
Battlefield 6 returns to the franchise’s basic class system, and that features class-specific devices that make every function really feel distinctive. A massive a part of the enchantment of the Assault class is its capacity to convey two main weapons into the fray utilizing the Weapon Sling, permitting the category to simply adapt to altering conditions in a firefight.
In an earlier Battlefield Labs playtest, Assault gamers had been in a position to equip a second main weapon of any kind utilizing the Weapon Sling. That translated into gamers utilizing combos like two assault rifles, an assault rifle and a sniper rifle, and extra.
That can now not be the case. In a publish from Battlefield Comms, Battlefield Studio’s introduced that transferring ahead, the Weapon Sling will solely enable for Carbines, DMRs, and Shotguns. Gamers will now not be capable to convey a secondary Assault Rifle, LMG, or Sniper Rifle.
Battlefield international group supervisor Kevin “Totalfps” Johnson elaborated a bit extra on the choice in a publish on Reddit saying the change.
“Class id exists, and we felt–and agreed with players–that it intruded upon these core rules with the sooner iteration,” Johnson stated.
It is simply the most recent change to return out of Battlefield Labs, with many gamers at present campaigning to see the return of class-restricted main weapons. At present, any class can use any weapon, although utilizing a category’ “signature” weapon kind will present extra passive bonuses. In response to participant suggestions, Battlefield Studios introduced the Battlefield 6 open beta can have playlists for each class-restricted weapons and non-restricted setups.
EA and Battlefield Studios lately hosted a full multiplayer reveal for Battlefield 6, highlighting the franchise’s signature destruction. It additionally introduced its new Portal mode map creator, teased a battle royale mode, and confirmed an open beta will start very quickly.
Battlefield 6 launches on October 10 for Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will likely be skipping Xbox One and PS4.